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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.36, 931.98 and 380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.36, 931.98 and 380.62 is: 525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.36 : 931.98 = 380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.36/931.98 = 380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.36x = 931.98 × 380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.36x = 354,730.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,730.23/675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.25

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